Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Complete Streets Supervisor, a Caltrans Highway Complete Streets Maintenance Worker will operate and service highway maintenance equipment identified as Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Landscape and/or Highway Maintenance Worker. The Highway Complete Streets Maintenance Worker will operate specified vehicles requiring a Class C driver’s license including light trucks, automobiles, highway maintenance, emergency service, construction, or landscape equipment. The Highway Complete Streets Maintenance Worker will perform miscellaneous labor-intensive work in connection with both the Caltrans Landscape and Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker duties for Complete Streets facilities which may include but is not limited to Sidewalks, crosswalks, and bikeways, and performs duties pertaining to highway maintenance, emergency service, landscape, construction, and do related work as noted below. The Highway Complete Streets Maintenance Worker must maintain knowledge of all current mandated and applicable safety training and standards, policies, practices, directives, and expectations, and complies with all departmental training and safe work practice requirements. The Highway Complete Streets Maintenance Worker may also be assigned to perform operational duties normally assigned to the other classifications as part of their normal assignment and/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate. The Highway Maintenance Worker may be called upon to provide training on equipment to other employees. May travel to remote locations and stay overnight to meet department needs.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

PARF# 12-26-0176 / JC-522003

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Positions located throughout Orange County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The Highway Complete Streets Maintenance Worker may be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme  weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. The Highway  Complete Streets Maintenance Worker will be required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies, and  procedures. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to  respond to after-hour emergencies.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• This classification requires a valid California class C driver's license. Must be able to operate automatic and manual transmissions.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge pertaining to the operation and care of automotive equipment including light trucks, highway or landscape maintenance and construction equipment, servicing, minor adjustment, and emergency repair of such equipment. Must be familiar with the provisions of the California Vehicle Code that apply to the operation of vehicles. The Highway Maintenance Worker must have some knowledge of minor construction, maintenance, and repair work. Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English at a level required for successful job performance. Must be able to do heavy manual labor, keep simple records, and assist in work relating to the maintenance of highways, structure and landscaped areas.

Must have a working knowledge of Caltrans field maintenance practices and procedures, the Integrated Maintenance Management System, equipment used in highway maintenance work, and current maintenance policy and procedures.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Remote work, Night shift, Rotating shift

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